Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item:
http://saruna.mnu.edu.mv/jspui/handle/123456789/4547
Title: | Environmrntal impact assessment : proposed luxury apartment complex at Hulhumale’ : Sandhura Residencies |
Authors: | Musthafa, Amir |
Issue Date: | 1-Feb-2017 |
Citation: | Musthafa, A. (2017). Environmrntal impact assessment : proposed luxury apartment complex at Hulhumale’ : Sandhura Residencies. Male': Maldives. |
Abstract: | This report is based on the proposed 14 storey luxury mixed residential building construction
in Hulhumale’, ‘Sandhura Residence’. The project is being developed by NPH Pvt. Ltd.
Construction works are set to be undertaken by Sierra Construction with CMEC from China.
An Environmental Impact Assessment was necessary for the works as per the requirements
of the signed agreement between NPH Pvt. Ltd. and Housing Development Corporation
(HDC), and due to the fact that the structure exceeds 11 storeys as specified in the EIA
regulation ‘Jadhuvalu R’ in the list of type of projects for which EIAs are required. In addition
to meeting the regulatory requirements, the report would further assist the proponent and
important stakeholders to make decisions based on favourable environmental conditions with
the main focus on sustainability. The project also adheres to several other rules and
regulations in the Maldives and has obtained permit from HDC to proceed. HDC is a 100%
government entity being given the responsibility to set guidelines and oversee all
developments in Hulhumale’.
The project is in addition to the larger program by HDC to establish mixed residential
buildings in Hulhumale’. Apartments in these buildings can generally be regarded as being
targeted towards middle to lower class members of the community. The proposed
development is a luxurious development with the upper-class market. The project will
contribute to the grand plan of reducing congestion in Male’ by providing more high quality
housing opportunities in Hulhumale’. By 2019, it is projected that there will be over 1000
housing units built in Hulhumale’.
The existing environment at the project site does not consist of any significant vegetation and
the water test result shows normal water quality. There are no residents living in close
proximity to the site and there is no other structure at the site as well. However, Platinum
Condominium is 15m across the road. It is not anticipated there will be any impact on the
site except for aesthetic impacts during construction.
During the construction stage, health and safety standards of the workers at site, and waste
generation is the major areas of concern. With proper planning and project management, this
can be easily mitigated. Waste is the main concern during the operational stage of the project
as well. Since this will be developed as a condominium with multiple tenants owning the
rights of the building, it has to be ensured that the tenants are held responsible to properly
manage the waste in addition to maintaining the building.
Regarding alternatives, there are no viable alternatives available for the project with respect
to location. The no project option is also not plausible at this stage and possibilities are outside
the scope of this study. Other alternatives including material, foundation type, construction
methodology are not necessarily recommended. Recommendations had been made to proceed
with the project as planned.
An environmental monitoring plan is proposed to be carried out with 2 phases; one for the
construction stage, and one for 2 years post construction. Factors to investigate include
surveying the amount of waste generation, noise pollution, traffic flow, health and safety at
site and water quality.
All the impacts as highlighted in the project can be mitigated. The socio-economic benefits
to Greater Male’ City from projects such as these is high. It also provides additional housing
opportunities, which would contribute to alleviating the housing issues in Male’ City, and
therefore mitigating the issues related to congestion. Thus, after consideration of all these
perspectives, it is recommended that this project proceed as planned, after incorporating the
mitigation measures given in this study with the commitment to implementing the monitoring
plan given. |
URI: | http://saruna.mnu.edu.mv/jspui/handle/123456789/4547 |
Appears in Collections: | ތިމާވެށި Environment A
|
Items in Saruna are protected by copyright, with all rights reserved, unless otherwise indicated.